Here's The Skinny - Bangin' Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe

"The spicy, salty, sweet combination of the creamy chili sauce is what makes these shrimp so delicious. These make a fabulous appetizer; 2 skewers per person would be the perfect starter to any party. This healthy Bang Bang Shrimp from Gail's Skinny Recipes is a healthy choice and will help you to stay on a healthy eating plan. If you don't like really spicy, just cut back on the sriacha, but don't leave it out, as it adds lots of flavor to the sauce. If your not familiar with it, Sriracha is a type of Thai hot sauce. You can find the Sriracha and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce in most grocery stores. It is usually in with the Tabasco or Frank's Red Hot sauces. Just ask your grocer if you can't find it. Feel free to substitute chicken or fish if you don't like shrimp or are allergic to it. Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 skewers • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pts Calories: 140 • Fat: 4.7 g • Protein: 18.5 g • Carb: 4.2 g • Fiber: 0.1 g • Sugar: 2.8 g Sodium: 266.9 mg. PLEASE NOTE: Preparation time includes time to soak the skewers. Also, you can double the sauce and keep it on hand for lots of things like fish or shrimp tacos, shrimp salad chicken salad or however else you can dream of to use it."

Original recipe yields 4 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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FOR SAUCE
2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped fine
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (Thai sweet chili sauce, I use Frank's Red Hot brand found right next to the hot sauce in the grocery store)
1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (Sriracha, or to taste)

FOR SHRIMP
40 large (13 ounces) fresh shrimp (shelled and deveined, weight after peeled)
Fresh cracked pepper
Oil spray

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (109.6 g)
Calories 96.4
Total Fat - 2.7 g
Saturated Fat - 0.4 g
Cholesterol - 118.4 mg
Sodium - 686.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 4.3 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
Sugars - 1.1 g
Protein - 12.8 g
Calcium - 53.7 mg
Iron - 0.3 mg
Vitamin C - 1.9 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Soak wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step).

Step 2

Season shrimp lightly with pepper.

Step 3

Place 5 shrimp on 8 skewers.

Step 4

Heat a clean, lightly oiled grill to medium heat. When the grill is hot add the shrimp. Careful not to burn the skewers.

Step 5

Grill on both sides for about 2-2 1/2 minutes per side (4-5 minutes total cooking time), or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through. I brush on some of the sauce half way through cooking time, because I like the sauce warm. (Some like it hot and some like it cold. Use it whichever way you like it). You can heat up the sauce in the microwave if you like it warmed. 30-45 seconds is about right for me.